| 单词 | rein |
| 释义 | rein rein // noun, verb
■ noun the reins [pl.]
the state of being in control or the leader of sth: It was time to hand over the reins of power (= to give control to sb else).
IDIOMS
give/allow sb/sth free/full rein; give/allow free/full rein to sth to give sb complete freedom of action; to allow a feeling to be expressed freely: The designer was given free rein.
TIGHT
■ verb
PHRASAL VERBS
rein sb/sth back; rein sth in to start to control sb/sth more strictly: Consumers are starting to rein back spending. The company needed to rein in costs. |
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